Job summary We are looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker to join our team on Pevensey Day Unit which provides treatments to Haematology and Oncology patients as day cases. We provide treatments to Haematology Oncology patients The day area has 18 chair/bed spaces caring predominantly for patients receiving Haematology and Oncology treatments and is currently open from 0800 -1800 Monday to Friday. The Unit uses the Chemocare electronic prescribing system and has implemented an electronic diary system of booking patient appointments. Communicating with patients and staff is paramount to the job role. Collecting of chemotherapy and assisting with procedures is also a vital part to the role. Your role will be to undertake and learn venepuncture, cannulation, care of central line using dressing skills - training will be provided. You must have worked within a hospital environment previously. You should have a 'Care certificate' or be willing to work towards this. You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient. Main duties of the job Communicating with patients and staff is paramount to the job role. Collecting of chemotherapy and assisting with procedures is also a vital part to the role. Your role will be to undertake and learn venepuncture, cannulation, care of central line using dressing skills - training will be provided. You must have worked within a hospital environment previously. You should have a 'Care certificate' or be willing to work towards this. The Unit is currently open from 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday and you willpredominantly work 9am to 5pm/8am to 4pm. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVB3001 Job locations Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths Care Certificate Desirable 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent Experience Essential Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care Desirable Relevant experience working in the NHS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)